This form is for approval by Ella Townsend - Young Talent Coordinator at Film Hub Midlands, who oversees the wider BFI Film Academy programme for 16–25-year-olds in the Midlands region here.

Please read the following information carefully and thoroughly:

• Bursary applications or reimbursement claims must be signed and dated by both the participant and Ella Townsend prior to any payments being made. This is essential for accurate forecasting and allocation of limited bursary funds.
• All claims must be supported by receipts showing actual costs incurred. Claims without receipts will not be reimbursed.
• Ticket reimbursements are capped at £15 per activity. This excludes travel, which may be claimed separately.
• You may claim up to £20.00 per day (if attending multiple Film Hub Midlands BFI Film Academy funded events over different dates).
• Accommodation costs are not covered under any circumstances.
• If you receive funds in advance, proof of purchase must be provided within 7-days.
• Reimbursement or bursary forms must be submitted within 10 working days of attending the activity.
• Approved claims can take up to 30-days to be reimbursed.

This form is valid for activities taking place between 1 April 2025 and 20 March 2026.

Incomplete or ineligible forms will not be processed. Failure to follow the above guidance may result in your claim being delayed or rejected.

If you require more than the capped amount, please contact Ella Townsend to discuss your circumstances.

For any questions, please contact Ella Townsend directly at ella@filmhubmidlands.org

Attendee claimant details -

Attendee Claimant Bank Details - 

See below full details on how to submit your claim:

Please complete each expense line with the date, description, expense type, amount, and tick the ‘Receipt Uploaded’ box to confirm that you will upload the relevant receipt below.

A number will appear next to each ‘Date Incurred’ field (e.g. 1, 2, 3). Please clearly write this number on the corresponding receipt for each expense line to help us match them accurately.

• To add additional expenses, click ‘Add Expense Line’ and repeat the process for each claim.
• All claims must be supported by valid receipts showing actual costs incurred i.e. email confirmation in PDF format.
• Ticket reimbursements are capped at £15 per activity. This excludes travel, which may be claimed separately.
• You may only claim up to £20.00 per day of Film Hub Midlands BFI Film Academy funded activity for travel.
• For car travel, mileage may be claimed at £0.45 per mile for journeys to and from the activity location.
• If your travel exceeds the capped £20.00 per day amount (e.g. a £27.50 train or car journey), please contact Ella Townsend to discuss your circumstances before submitting.
• Film Hub Midlands BFI Film Academy cannot reimburse any claims without valid receipts, including lost or unaccounted travel tickets.

Reminder that accommodation costs are not covered.

Claim forms must be submitted within 10- working days of attending the activity.

Please refer to the full guidance above if you are unsure what can be claimed.